Search For Rowdy The Kangaroo: Missing From Austin County, Texas

Austin County, Texas had one of its more popular residents hop away in the early morning hours on Wednesday, and now a family needs your assistance to bring home their beloved kangaroo, Rowdy. I am now imagining the missing pet signs now highlighted by calls to be on the look out for, "Rowdy da Roo!"

According to this KHOU article, Rowdy's family believes him to be very friendly and not a threat to other pets or people, but he may be difficult to spot as kangaroos are nocturnal, and like to lie low during the daylight.

Where was the missing Texas kangaroo last spotted?

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Rowdy was spotted near the rear of a truck stop located off Interstate 10 and Pyka Road a little after 4 AM on Wednesday, December 18th. If you think it is odd to have a roo hunt for such an exotic animal, kangaroos are just one of many type of animals that are permitted for domestic habitation.

Frantic Search Now Happening In Texas To Find Kangaroo

If you do believe you spotted Rowdy, you are asked not to approach him because he will not come to strangers, so please contact the the Department of Public Safety at 281-517-1220, or the Austin County Sheriff's Office at 979-865-3111.

Being home for the holidays with family is often known to get a little rowdie, but one family is hoping for Rowdy all the time.

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